Episode 33: No More Sex with Alligators - feat. Brian Lindsay

We're closing out 2018 the right way—with three craft cocktails cooked up by local mixologist and "lifter of spirits" Brian Lindsay. We feature two locally-made spirits, Lass & Lions vodka and J.W. Kelly bourbon, and talk about building a cocktail program and the importance of supporting local brands. 

Try these cocktails at home and drink with us! And help me name the first one.

CHAI SPICE

• 1.5 oz Lass & Lions Desire vodka (or your favorite vanilla vodka)
• 0.5 oz chai simple syrup (2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 2 chai tea bags)
• 2 oz. cold-brew coffee
• 2 dashes orange Angostura bitters
• Ice

Pour all ingredients into a jar or shaker. Stir gently to combine. Strain into rocks glasses and enjoy.

BIG O MANHATTAN

• 2 oz. J.W. Kelly bourbon (we used Old Milford) 
• 0.75 oz Big O ginger liqueur
• 1/8 oz. sweet vermouth
• Ice

Pour all ingredients into a jar or shaker. Stir gently to combine. Strain into rocks glasses and enjoy.

SMOKIN' CUBAN

• 1.5 oz Smokehead scotch 
• 0.5 oz chai simple syrup (same as above)
• 2 dashes orange Angostura bitters
• Mexican Coke to top
• Squeeze of lime 

Pour all ingredients straight into a rocks glass. Top with Mexican Coke. Stir gently to combine. Drink and enjoy.

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